Specialist Practitioner for Safeguarding
Job summary
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Specialist Adult Safeguarding Practitioner - Band 7
An exciting professional opportunity has arisen within the Trust Safeguarding Team for a Band 7 Specialist Safeguarding Adult Practitioner role 1.0 WTE. This is a varied and stimulating role and is a great chance to further develop your safeguarding knowledge, skills and experience. We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our safeguarding team in Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust as a Specialist Safeguarding Practitioner.
The post holder will be an integral part of the Safeguarding Team and will sit under the adult part of the service working closely with the Named Lead for Safeguarding Adults and alongside the wider Safeguarding Specialist Practitioners to deliver the Trust's statutory safeguarding requirements.
The role requires an experienced registered practitioner who is proficient in managing complex situations, autonomous practice and providing specialist advice and guidance in a health or social care setting. You will be supported by the wider Safeguarding Team to develop your practice and confidence in safeguarding adults at risk.
Main duties of the job
- Undertaking specified safeguarding duties to support the wider team when required e.g. safeguarding advice line, MARAC research and conference attendance and reports for statutory reviews.
- To work with the Mental Capacity Act and Liberty Protection Safeguards Lead
- Support the workforce by providing expert advice and guidance on safeguarding matters using evidence-based practice and legislative frameworks.
- To collaborate with colleagues within the Trust and with partner agencies in developing high standards of practice in relation to the management of safeguarding matters including Section 42 enquires.
- Leading on undertaking audits related to safeguarding.
- Delivery of training packages related to safeguarding and produce safeguarding updates for dissemination.
- Support the Safeguarding Champions network in the Trust.
About us
We have in excess of 5000 staff working over 50 sites, providing a diverse range of services. We strive to support an organisational culture that is welcoming, builds and celebrates inclusivity and diversity and provides a sense of belonging and trust.
The annual NHS Staff Surveygives our people the opportunity to tell us about their experience working at the Trust. For the 2023 survey just over 2800 colleagues gave us their views (58.5%). It was great to see from the results that colleagues are saying that:
- 89.7% believe they are making a positive difference to patients/service users;
- 73.3% would recommend the organisation as a place to work;
- 82.4% agree that care of patients and service users is the organisations priority;
- 76.7% would be happy with the standard of care for a friend or relative
Our results put us as 5th nationally as a Community, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities NHS Employer of Choice and 1st equal amongst all NHS Provider Trusts in the South West. However, we know we have more to do and will continue to drive forward our commitment to making GHC a Great Place to Work.
Date posted
17 January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
327-25-026-A
Job locations
Edward Jenner Court
1010 Pioneer Avenue
Gloucester
GL3 4AW
Job description
Job responsibilities
Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.
Job responsibilities
Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.
Person Specification
Experience & Professional Registration
Essential
- Professional registration
- Demonstrate significant experience in managing complex caseloads, autonomous practice and providing expert advice in a health or social care setting.
- Experience of Safeguarding procedures and processes relating to adults and children
- Advanced Training in children and adults Safeguarding (level 3)
Desirable
- Evidence of supporting colleagues in complex case management
- Experience of attending safeguarding strategy and case conferences
Education
Essential
- NMC Registered
Experience & Professional Registration
Essential
- Professional registration
- Demonstrate significant experience in managing complex caseloads, autonomous practice and providing expert advice in a health or social care setting.
- Experience of Safeguarding procedures and processes relating to adults and children
- Advanced Training in children and adults Safeguarding (level 3)
Desirable
- Evidence of supporting colleagues in complex case management
- Experience of attending safeguarding strategy and case conferences
Education
Essential
- NMC Registered
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Edward Jenner Court
1010 Pioneer Avenue
Gloucester
GL3 4AW
Employer's website
https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Edward Jenner Court
1010 Pioneer Avenue
Gloucester
GL3 4AW
Employer's website
https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)
For questions about the job, contact:
Named Nurse for Safeguarding Adults
Jonathan Newman
07816060033
Date posted
17 January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
327-25-026-A
Job locations
Edward Jenner Court
1010 Pioneer Avenue
Gloucester
GL3 4AW
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